A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
The Cleveland County Center Local Foods contact is Lara Worden.
Local Foods
Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
Summer Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, Chatham County Cooperative Extension In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
Cabin Fever - 2nd Annual Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Cleveland County Symposium
Come join us for the 2nd Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cleveland County Symposium on March 2, 2019. When: March …
Med Instead of Meds Classes to Begin
Interested in eating the Mediterranean way but not sure where to start? Join us for MED instead of MEDS! When: Wednesdays, …
Preserving Summer's Bounty - Hands-on Food Preservation Classes - 2018
Food Preservation Classes to be held at the Cleveland County Center. Learn to safely preserve food at home. (Workshop includes supplies …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
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